The American School of Tangier

What The American School of Tangier does

The American School of Tangier (AST) is a non-profit, PK-12 American college-preparatory institution founded in 1950 in Tangier, Morocco, operating from a 15-acre main campus at 149 Rue Christophe Colomb plus 20 coastal acres at Cherifian Rocks. The school serves approximately 84 staff members and delivers a U.S.-style liberal arts and sciences curriculum aligned with AERO and Common Core standards, using Wit & Wisdom (ELA), Eureka Math, and Amplify Science frameworks across elementary and middle school. AST supports an Advanced Placement program for university-level coursework, dedicated college counseling, and an athletics program participating in the Maroc-American Schools Athletic Conference (MASAC). Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees, supplemented by a non-refundable 1,000 MAD application fee; need-based financial aid is capped at 20% of tuition and restricted to returning families.

AST is governed by a Board of Trustees and operates under the American School of Tangier Corporation, a U.S. non-profit that also oversees sister schools in Marrakech (ASM) and Ben Guerir (ASB). The school is one of five institutions recognized under the bilateral treaty between the United States and Morocco, holds Assisted Overseas School (AOS) designation with U.S. State Department support, and is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and Middle States Association (MSA). The school has completed three USAID-ASHA-funded projects, including a 12-classroom middle school wing and an ongoing Sustainable Development initiative covering solar energy, water harvesting, a marine biology station, and native flora regeneration. Customer acquisition occurs through a selective admissions process (application, parent interview, student assessment), the school's website, social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), community events organized by the Parent Association (APA), alumni referrals via the AST Alumni Network (ASTAN), and campus tours for prospective families.

Name

The American School of Tangier

Legal name

The American School of Tangier

Website

https://ast.ma

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The American School of Tangier is a non-profit PK-12 American college-preparatory school founded in 1950 in Tangier, Morocco, serving international and Moroccan families seeking U.S.-style curriculum, AP coursework, and global university preparation under a U.S. State Department-supported bilateral treaty designation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Private Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Curriculum, Instructional Materials & Practice Testing for GED/HiSET (EDAAABAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

ASE Academic Foundations (Math, Reading, Writing, Science, Social Studies) (EDAAABAD)

Keywords

• K-12 education
• American curriculum
• College preparatory
• Private school
• International education

Headquarters

HQ city

Tangier

HQ country

Morocco

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from tuition charges for PK-12 educational services. The school offers an American college-preparatory program with tuition rates that vary by grade level. Financial aid is available for qualifying returning families, capped at 20% of tuition.
2. Application Fees: Non-refundable application fee of 1000 MAD charged to process student applications for admission.
3. Financial Aid Program: Need-based financial aid provided to returning families, funded through the school's financial resources. Awards do not exceed 20% of tuition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The American School of Tangier (AST) is a non-profit private PK-12 college-preparatory school delivering an American curriculum aligned with AERO and Common Core Standards. It offers Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, and High School programs supplemented by an Advanced Placement (AP) track, athletics (MASAC), summer camps, after-school activities, and a library with over 9,000 books. The school serves international and Moroccan families in Tangier, Morocco, and is an Assisted Overseas School recognized under the bilateral US-Morocco treaty.

Product overview

The American School of Tangier is an educational institution offering a PK-12 college-preparatory American curriculum. The school operates as a unified educational platform comprising: Early Childhood (Preschool-Kindergarten), Elementary School (Grades K-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and High School (Grades 9-12). Supporting modules include an Advanced Placement (AP) program for university-level coursework, Summer Programs and Camps, After-School Activities (ASA), Athletics (intramural and MASAC conference), Library Services with over 9,000 books, Inter-Session Week travel programs, and a Need-Based Financial Aid Program. The curriculum is based on AERO and Common Core Standards with curriculum frameworks including Wit & Wisdom, Eureka Math, and Amplify Science. The school is a non-profit organization overseen by a Board of Trustees and is designated as an Assisted Overseas School (AOS) with US State Department support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Education (Preschool-Kindergarten)

Quantifiable outcome

• Alumni gain admission to leading institutions in the United States, Canada, Europe, and beyond
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• American School of Marrakech (ASM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister school governed by the same United States non-profit corporation. Together with AST, ASM forms part of the five schools recognized under the bilateral treaty between the US and Morocco. Both schools share governance under the American School of Tangier Corporation Board of Trustees.
• American School of Ben Guerir (ASB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school under the American School of Tangier Corporation. Part of the network of five schools recognized under the bilateral treaty between the US and Morocco.
• Maroc-American Schools Athletic Conference (MASAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAthletic conference formed in 1990 to formalize athletic competition between American schools in Morocco. Member schools include Casablanca American School, Rabat American School, George Washington Academy, Al Akhawayn School of Ifrane, American School of Marrakesh, American Academy of Casablanca, and American Cooperative School of Tunis. AST participates in seasonal sporting events fostering athletic competition and sportsmanship.
• U.S. State DepartmentcoreOthersAST is an Assisted Overseas School (AOS) receiving direct and indirect support from the U.S. State Department to promote its American-style educational program.
• Council of International Schools (CIS)majorOthersCIS membership indicates international accreditation and adherence to global standards for international education.
• MSA (Middle States Association)majorOthersMSA accreditation for the school, indicating adherence to educational standards established by this U.S.-based accrediting body.
• European Council of International Schools (ECIS)minorOthersInternational schools organization providing networking and professional development resources.
• U.S. Chamber of CommerceminorOthersAST board member Saïd Eastman serves on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Council in Washington DC.
• Tangier American Legation Institute for Moroccan Studies (TALIM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe only U.S. national landmark located overseas and America's oldest diplomatic property. AST board member Jennifer Rasamimanana serves as Director of TALIM, fostering cultural and educational connections.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• American Cooperative School of Tunis: American international school in neighboring Tunisia offering a comparable PK-12 American curriculum with AP and U.S. diploma pathway. Serves a similar expatriate and locally-affluent demographic in the Maghreb region.

Direct peers

• Casablanca American School: American international school in Casablanca, Morocco, delivering a similar PK-12 college-preparatory American curriculum with AP courses. CAS is a MASAC conference peer and serves the same expatriate and Moroccan family segment targeting U.S. university admissions.
• Rabat American School: American international school in Morocco's capital offering PK-12 American curriculum with AP coursework. Like AST, it is a MASAC member, serves diplomatic and affluent Moroccan families, and prepares students for U.S. university admissions.
• George Washington Academy (Morocco): American international school in Morocco offering a similar college-preparatory program with AP courses and U.S. diploma pathway. MASAC conference peer competing for the same international family segment in Morocco.
• Al Akhawayn School of Ifrane: English-language Moroccan school offering a university-preparatory liberal arts program; MASAC conference peer competing in Morocco for internationally-minded families seeking English-language college-prep education.
• American School of Ben Guerir (ASB): Sister school within the American School of Tangier Corporation, recognized under the same bilateral US-Morocco treaty framework. Operates a comparable American college-preparatory program with shared corporate governance and accreditation.
• American School of Marrakesh (ASM): Sister school governed by the same U.S. non-profit corporation (American School of Tangier Corporation) under the bilateral US-Morocco treaty. ASM offers a comparable American PK-12 program in Marrakesh and shares AST's board governance.
• American Academy of Casablanca: American international school in Casablanca, Morocco, offering a PK-12 American college-preparatory curriculum. MASAC member competing for the same expatriate and Moroccan family demographic targeting U.S. universities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ASTangier
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/american-school-of-tangier
• Instagraminstagram.com/theamericanschooloftangier

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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